Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Do you have a passion for conservation and our cultural heritage? Then this is the role for you!
- Salary ranges from $92,450 - $116,985 depending on skills and experience.
- Permanent, full-time opportunity | based in Wellington or Christchurch, with other locations possible for suitable candidates
Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa
The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa. When nature thrives, we all thrive.
He angitūtanga | About the role
Are you passionate about preserving and protecting our cultural heritage? Do you have the expertise to lead and manage significant heritage projects that make a lasting impact? If so, we want to hear from you!
As a National Heritage Project Manager, you will play a key role in supporting, leading and delivering regional heritage projects across the country. You will take lead on significant projects, provide guidance to regional teams in project development and delivery, and oversee national project reporting to ensure consistency and excellence.
The position will be focussed on:
- Oversee national project reporting for the National Cultural Heritage Fund, tracking progress, identifying risks, escalating to the appropriate teams and ensuring compliance with procurement, project management, and heritage policies and guidelines.
- Lead the planning, management and successful delivery of significant regional heritage projects.
- Support Ranger Project Lead Heritage staff and regional teams in their responsibilities for managing heritage projects.
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships internally and externally to achieve project outcomes.
- Manage budgets, resources and timelines to ensure projects are delivered effectively.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
We are looking for a highly organised and motivated individual with:
- Proven significant experience in project management with a working knowledge of different methodologies such as Prince2 and PMP.
- Demonstrable experience in supporting others with solid information, being the go- to person when required
- Excels as an expert in their field, you may have been an SME in your previous role
- Excellent engagement and communications abilities with experience working with whānau, hapū and iwi.
- A solid understanding of heritage conservation principles, policies and best practices.
- Experience in managing budgets, reporting and project governance.
- Proficient user of MS office and relevant project management tools
- A passion for Te Papa Atawhai's kaupapa is essential as well an understanding of the Māori Crown relationship and the ability to apply, or willingness to learn, tikanga and te reo Māori in the workplace.
- Current full drivers licence.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What's in it for you?
DOC places importance on developing a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We're working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable and inclusive by default. You can learn more about what we offer here.
Tono ināianei | Apply now
Apply online with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai. Please note, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept direct or emailed applications and provide feedback to those not shortlisted.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know.
- The salary range for this position is $92,450 - $116,985 with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience.
- The position can be based in Wellington or Christchurch, or other locations dependent on the candidate's level of experience.
Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory – this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment.
Due to high volumes, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.
Rā katinga | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Monday 14th April 2025
Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries, contact Hayley Barlow, Senior Recruitment Advisor at hbarlow@doc.govt.nz
Taupānga | Job reference: DOC/1845134